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01-06-2013 | Ankle

Lisfranc injuries: an update

Authors: Kyriacos I. Eleftheriou, Peter F. Rosenfeld, James D. F. Calder

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 6/2013

Abstract

Lisfranc injuries are a spectrum of injuries to the tarsometatarsal joint complex of the midfoot. These range from subtle ligamentous sprains, often seen in athletes, to fracture dislocations seen in high-energy injuries. Accurate and early diagnosis is important to optimise treatment and minimise long-term disability, but unfortunately, this is a frequently missed injury. Undisplaced injuries have excellent outcomes with non-operative treatment. Displaced injuries have worse outcomes and require anatomical reduction and internal fixation for the best outcome. Although evidence to date supports the use of screw fixation, plate fixation may avoid further articular joint damage and may have benefits. Recent evidence supports the use of limited arthrodesis in more complex injuries.

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Title: Lisfranc injuries: an update
Authors: Kyriacos I. Eleftheriou
Peter F. Rosenfeld
James D. F. Calder
Publication date: 01-06-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-013-2491-2

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